Anne Hathaway Ends Romance with Raffaello Follieri

Allie @ Gone Hollywood | Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Anne Hathaway has broken up with long-term boyfriend Raffaello Follieri.

Anne Hathaway Ends Romance with Raffaello Follieri - Photo

The 25-year-old movie star ended her four year relationship with Italian-American businessman, 29, over the weekend. Her decision follows over a year of scandal linked to Follieri.

Last week, it was reported his charity Follieri Foundation, which funded vaccination programs in developing countries, was being investigated by the New York State Attorney General’s Office.

An insider states that Hathaway made the painful decision to end their relationship because of the effects his controversial business dealings could have on her career.

Hathaway served as a director on the charity’s board until some time last year, with her rep saying: ‘Since she is no longer associated with the foundation, why would you expect her to be familiar with all of this,’ when asked about the investigation.

A source said: ‘It’s heartbreaking for her to dump him, and she’s devastated that it’s come to this, but she really didn’t have a choice. His scandals were hurting her reputation.’

Despite their split, it remains to be seen if the separation is permanent.

The couple were reported to have split briefly last year after Follieri was sued by a former business associate for bouncing a $215,000 check.

Criminal charges against Follieri were dropped after he turned himself into police and settled the outstanding bill.

I think it’s time for Anne to accept the fact — this dude needs to be taken out with the garbage.